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Jancis Robinson MW critic
Very deep crimson with some evolution at the rim. Strongly scented - sweet, candied violets. Very sweet yet vigorous and still with lots of quite grainy tannins. Real power and no shortage of potential! Drink now - 2016. Score: 18/20
Serena Sutcliffe MW critic
Peppery violets on the nose. Strong, powerful and alcoholic but such sweetness and drive. Damsons finish. Huge wine which always shows beautifully at e...
Wine Description
The Story
Graham's has a reputation as a producer of outstanding Vintage Port for well over a century. These wines are renowned for their remarkable richness, concentration and firm tannic structure: a combination which yields impressive longevity. Graham's Vintage Ports consistently attain the highest ratings in tastings and invariably attract very high bids at fine wine auctions.
Vintage Ports are only made in years of exceptionally high quality ha...
Wine Information
Vintage Overview
Magnificent wines with abundant ripe
fruit flavours and concentrated tannins.
The harmony and balance of the best
1970's wines is quite simply
outstanding. The best 1970’s should be
ranked amongst the all-time greatest
Vintage Ports produced in the Douro.
After thirty five years of ageing, these
wines are currently in perfect balance
but they will continue to age gracefully
for many years to come.
The Viticultu...
Vintage 1970
Port Vintage Report: An exceptional quality Vintage, with great fruit and tannin harmony, ensuring longevity. Almost all producers declared production. A lot of rain in January and February, followed by a cold and dry March. The weather started to become hot in April, favouring good blooming and grape maturity. Rain in August and at the beginning of September, but the harvest was made under dry and very hot weather, with the temperature reachi...
